Author: Tristan Wells

That streak is the longest in Europe and double the length of the second-best run, held by Barcelona (9).The Eagles narrowly beat Norwegian side Fredrikstad in a two-leg qualifier to reach the Conference League proper, and have drawn Kyiv as their first opponent at this stage.The Ukrainians are two-time European Cup Winners’ Cup champions, but last won silverware on the continent in 1986.They appeared in the Europa League last season, but were knocked out in the league phase after finishing 34th of 36 teams. They took just four points from eight matches, beating Latvian side FK RFS and drawing with…

The Gunners ran out 2-0 winners at Emirates Stadium thanks to an early goal from Gabriel Martinelli and a late strike by Bukayo Saka.Olympiacos had some bright moments of their own going forward – and they had a goal ruled out for offside in the second half.The Gunners, however, claimed all three points and have now won both their opening games in Europe this season.And, here, Standard Sport looks at three things we learned from the win over Olympiacos…Action Images via ReutersArteta opted to make six changes to the team that beat Newcastle on Sunday and one of those that…

Malacia has not made a first team appearance for Man United since being substituted at half-time against FCSB in the final league phase fixture of the Europa League back in January.The Dutchman, who joined the Red Devils from Feyenoord for £13million in July 2022, was subsequently sent out on loan to PSV Eindhoven for the second half of last season and went on to make 12 appearances across all competitions.Upon returning to Carrington in the summer, Malacia was expected to depart in the transfer window amid links to Elche and Turkish outfit Eyupspor.A statement reads: “Also part of the main…

After losing their appeal, Palace overcame Norwegian outfit Fredrikstad 1-0 on aggregate in the play-off round to seal a place in the league phase of this season’s Conference League.Meanwhile, Kyiv have had their struggles already in Europe this season. They lost in the Champions League qualifiers to Pafos before being beaten in the Europa League by Maccabi Tel Aviv to drop into the Conference League.Date, kick-off time and venueDynamo Kyiv vs Crystal Palace is scheduled for a 5.45pm BST kick-off on Thursday, October 2, 2025.The match will take place at the Motor Lublin Arena, Poland.Where to watch Dynamo Kyiv vs…

In further bad news for the Parisians, the Ballon d’Or runner-up Lamine Yamal is back fit and firing for Barcelona. He returned to action after shaking off a groin injury as they beat Real Sociedad 2-1 at the weekend.Date, kick-off time and venueBarcelona vs PSG is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off today, Wednesday, October 1, 2025.Where to watch Barcelona vs PSGTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 4, with coverage starting at 7.45pm BST ahead of an 8pm kick-off.Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the…

The Gunners beat Athletic Club at San Mames in their opening fixture, with goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard enough to claim three points. Mikel Arteta’s side will be buoyed by their dramatic comeback win over Newcastle last weekend, where Mikel Merino and Gabriel struck late on to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. They face an Olympaicos side that drew 0-0 with Pafos last time out, as well as sitting top of the Greek Super League, unbeaten in their first five games. The visitors are managed by Jose Luis Mendilibar, and their squad boasts the likes of…

Since then, the 2023 winners were held 1-1 by Arsenal, before sweeping Huddersfield aside in the Carabao Cup and then thrashing Burnley 5-1 at the weekend to move up to seventg in the Premier League table. Now, they face a side that got the better of them in this competition in 2017, when Kylian Mbappe led the charge as the Ligue 1 side emerged victorious in the round of 16.City came out on top in a rollercoaster first leg, winning 5-3, but they were defeated 3-1 at the Stade Louis II, as Mbappe notched the opener – his second of…

Widely regarded as the two of the best footballing teams in Europe at present, this was a dream Champions League final for many neutrals last season.However, while PSG overcame Arsenal over two legs in the semi-final, Barcelona were pipped to the post in a thrilling last-four showdown against Inter Milan.Such is the nature of the competition’s new format, despite both sides being in Pot 1 for the draw, they have been paired together for what promises to be an entertaining bout Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.Barca made an impressive start to their European campaign by beating Newcastle away from home just…

Olympiacos won a domestic double last season, clinching both the Greek Super League and the Greek Cup, but did not impress on the continent, crashing out of the Europa League in the round of 16.A goalless draw with Cypriot side Pafos marked a similarly underwhelming start to this year’s European endeavours.Date, kick-off time and venueArsenal vs Olympiacos is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off today, Wednesday, October 1, 2025.Where to watch Arsenal vs OlympiacosTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage starting from 7pm BST ahead of…

Though, the early red card for Giovanni Di Lorenzo was hugely significant because the Serie A were forced to alter their gameplan which suited Man City and they ultimately eased to victory.Pep Guardiola’s side are favourites to extend their unbeaten run to six matches across all competitions, but they will have their work cut out to claim another three points as they are facing a Monaco team that will be fired up after their surprise 4-1 loss to Club Brugge on matchday one.The Ligue 1 outfit possess plenty of former Premier League talent in their ranks which adds a layer…